Programmable Automatic RCL Meter PM6306 Programmers Manual 960508 FLUKE.Please note In correspondence concerning this instrument, please quote the type number and serial number as given on the type plate. Bitte beachten Bei Schriftwechsel ber dieses Gerat wird gebeten, die Typennummer und die Geratenummer anzugeben. Diese befinden sich auf dem Typenschild an der Riickseite des Gerates. Noter s.v.p. Dans votre correspondance et dans vos réclamations se rapportant a cet appareil, veuillez toujours indiquer le numéro de type et le numéro de série qui sont marqués sur la plaquette de caractéristiques. Important As the instrument is an electrical apparatus, it may be operated only by trained personnel. Maintenance and repairs may also be carried out only by qualified per- sonnel. Wichtig Da das Gerat ein elektrisches Betriebsmittel ist, darf die Bedienung nur durch ein- gewiesenes Personal erfolgen. Wartung und Reparatur dirfen nur von geschul- tem, fach- und sachkundigem Personal durchgefihrt werden. Important Comme linstrument est un équipement électrique, le service doit étre assuré par du personnel qualifié. De méme, l’entretien et les réparations sont a confier aux personnes suffisamment qualifiées. The wordmark Philips and the Philips shieldemblem are used under licence from Philips Export B.V. © 1995, 1996 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Data subject to change without notice Printed in Germany FLUKE.PM6306 INSIDE THIS MANUAL =1- INSIDE THIS MANUAL This PROGRAMMERS MANUAL contains information about how to control the PM6306 by a Personal Computer or Controller via IEEE-488 or RS-232. The manual is organized into the following chapters: Chapter 1 IEEE-488 Interface This chapter describes the function of the IEEE-488 interface and how to set the instrument address. Chapter 2 RS-232 Interface This chapter describes the RS-232 interface and the steps necessary for configu- ration. Chapter 3 Remote Control Commands This chapter contains information about the Message Syntax and describes all commands necessary for operation via IEEE-488 as well as via RS-232. Chapter 4 Programming Examples This chapter shows programming examples for IEEE-488 and RS-232. Chapter 5 Printing of Measurement Results This chapter shows a setup for direct printing of measurement results without PC. Chapter 6 Error Messages This chapter lists error messages with references to chapters in this manual and to the Service Manual where the topic is described. Chapter 7 Commands in Alphabetical Order This chapter shows all commands and queries in a short form. It serves as a refe- rence for correct syntax.oe INSIDE THIS MANUAL PM6306 Using the Programmers Manual requires that you are acquainted with the func- tions of the instrument, measurement setups, parameters, and limits. For detailed information about: = see Safety Precautions Getting Started How to Use the Instrument Function Reference Characteristics Specifications USERS MANUAL (English) GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG (German) MODE D’EMPLOI (French)PM6306 CONTENTS CONTENTS Page 1 IEEE-488 INTERFACE 1-1 11 INSTRUMENT ADDRESS | 1.2 INTERFACE FUNCTIONS 2 2 RS-232 INTERFACE 2-1 24 INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 2-1 22 INTERFACE FUNCTIONS AND WIRING 2-5 23 SPECIAL INTERFACE FUNCTIONS 2-7 3 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS 3-1 3.41 PROGRAM MESSAGE SYNTAX 3-1 3.2 MESSAGE TERMINATOR 3-1 3.3 SERVICE REQUEST (SRQ) AND STATUS REGISTERS 3-2 3.4 COMMON COMMANDS (IEEE-488.2) 3-4 3.5 DEVICE SPECIFIC MESSAGES 3-8 3.5.1 Instrument Settings and Measurements 3-9 3.5.2 Binning 3-21 3.5.3 Additional Commands 3-27 4 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES 4- IEEE-488 INTERFACE 4-1 RS-232 INTERFACE 4- 5 PRINTING OF MEASURMENT RESULTS 5-1 6 ERROR MESSAGES 6-1 7 COMMANDS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER i 7A COMMON COMMANDS AND QUERIES (IEEE-488.2) = 7.2 DEVICE SPECIFIC COMMANDS 7.2.1 Settings and Measurements 7.2.2 | Commands for Binning NAANAN I annaaChapter 1 IEEE-488 INTERFACEPM6306__—s IEEE—488 INTERFACE 1-1 1 IEEE-488 INTERFACE 11 INSTRUMENT ADDRESS All instrument functions can be controlled via the IEEE-488/IEC interface. Before learning the remote interface command set, first get acquainted with the functions of the instrument, measurement setups, parameters, and limits. A detailed description with examples is in the USERS MANUAL (GEBRAUCHSAN- LEITUNG or MODE D’EMPLO)). The following chapter describes the functions of the IEEE-488 bus interface. For commands, queries, syntax, and terminators, see Chapter 3. BUS* - Section 2 35 Section 34 Section . 3.4 Section 12 pi[c|sB B]c|o <— Instrument —> <— Controller —» IEEE 488.2 IEEE—488.1 eee 488.2 Standard Standard [Standard = Interface functions Message communication functions Common system functions Device functions 1 * DOWY " This figure is in accordance with IEEE-488 Standard Codes, Formats, Protocols, and Common Commands’ (ANSI/IEEE-488 Std 488.2-1987).1-2 IEEE—488 INTERFACE PM6306 Remote control of the instrument requires the instrument address to be known. On delivery from the factory the address is set to 20. You can display the set address by pressing the INTERFACE key. You can change the address by turning the rotary knob from 1 to 30. On power up the instrument is in ‘local’ mode (input via keyboard). When ad- dressed as listener by a controller, the text REMOTE appears in the display field. All keys except LOCAL are locked and you can now operate the instrument in remote control. To return to local operation, use the addressed command GTL (go to local) or press the LOCAL key. To avoid unintended local control, you can disable the LOCAL key by using the universal command LLO (local lockout). 1.2 INTERFACE FUNCTIONS The following interface functions are implemented: AH1: acceptor handshake SR1: service request SRQ SH1: source handshake DC1: device clear function L4: _ listener function DT1: device trigger function T6: talker function PPO: no parallel poll RL1: local/remote with local lockout C0: no controller function E2: tri-state drivers Hardware, connections, and the handshake procedure are in accordance with IEEE-488.1.Chapter 2 RS-232 INTERFACEPM6306 RS—232 INTERFACE 2-1 2 RS-232 INTERFACE 21 INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION All instrument functions can be controlled via the RS-232 interface. Before learning the remote interface command set, first get acquainted with the functions of the instrument, measurement setups, parameters, and limits. A detailed description with examples is in the USERS MANUAL (also in the GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG or MODE D’EMPLO)). The following chapter describes the functions of the RS-232 bus interface. Chapter 3 contains information about commands, queries, syntax, and termina- tors. You can also send measurement results directly to a printer via the interface with- out any PC or controller. This mode is described in Chapter 5. Remote control of the instrument requires an interface communication configura- tion that matches that of your PC. Press the INTERFACE key to display the current configuration. Turn the rotary knob to change the displayed configuration. Pressing the INTERFACE key shows the current configuration: Function and Key Operation Display INTERFACE 7 . Communication or Printer mode (Co or Pr) b Y. and after 2 seconds 2 oO som That means: baud rate 9600, data bits 8, parity no2-2 RS—232 INTERFACE PM6306 If you want different settings, press the INTERFACE key again during display: Function and Key Operation Display INTERFACE INTERFACE mm select operating mode Pr Printer mode or Co Communication mode bAu 9.6 * select baud rate 110, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 for 110 baud 2 stop bits are set, otherwise 1 stop bitPM6306___—s RS—232 INTERFACE. Function and Key Operation Display INTERFACE INTERFACE dAtA 8 select data bits 7 or 8 (7 bits for parity Even or Odd) PAr nm select parity Even, Odd or no (parity no for 8 data bits only)2-4 RS—232 INTERFACE. PM6306 Function and Key Operation Display — HAndS an select Xon/Xoff handshake on or OFF INTERFACE ie Lonn I select 3 or 7 wire connection Press the INTERFACE key again to leave the mode. If you do not press a key within 3 seconds during configuration, the instrument automatically returns to measuring mode, and the altered configurations are not stored.PM6306 RS—232 INTERFACE 2-5 On power up, the instrument is in ‘local’ mode (input via keyboard). When you set the instrument to listener mode by sending the command ESC2 via the PC, the REMOTE text appears on the display. All keys except LOCAL are locked and the instrument can now be operated in remote control. Return to local operation is done by the command ESC 1 or by the LOCAL key. To avoid unintended local control, you can disable the LOCAL key by using the command ESC 5. 2.2 INTERFACE FUNCTIONS AND WIRING Operating modes: Communication mode, talk only mode (Printer mode) Baud rates: 110, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 Data bits : 7or8 Stop bits: 1 (2 for 110 baud only) Parity: ODD EVEN NO (with 8 data bits) Xon/Xoff Handshake: ON or OFF Hardware connection: 3 wires, no hardware handshake 7 wires, with hardware handshake Hardware handshake: DSR/DTR and CTS/RTS Connector: 9-pin D-connector (male)2-6 RS—232 INTERFACE PM6306 Because the PC and the PM6306 are DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) you should use the following pin configuration for the RS-232 connection cable. In general it is recommended that you use a well shielded cable for adequate radio interfer- ence suppression. to PC to PM6306 9 pin (female) 9 pin (female) SIGNAL PIN PIN SIGNAL tone. n.c.o 1 RxD 2 2 RxD Received Data TxD 3 Sapeenasee cuumeeens 3 TxD Transmitted Data DTR 4 4 DIR Data Terminal Ready eno >< 5 GND Signal Ground DSR 6 6 DSR Data Set Ready RTS 7 7 RTS Request To Send or be crs Clear To Send 9on.c. n.c.o 9 This cable can be purchased from your local Fluke organization, order number PM 9536/041. If you use a 3-wire connection, set the PM6306 to software handshake. to PC to PM6306 9 pin (female) 9 pin (female) SIGNAL PIN PIN SIGNAL to o1 RxD 2 2 RxD TD ge 4o o4 GND 50———____________» 5 GND 60 o6 To o7 Bo 08 Go ogPM6306___ RS—232 INTERFACE 2-7 2.3 SPECIAL INTERFACE FUNCTIONS For communication with the RS-232 interface, use the following commands (simi- lar to the addressed and unaddressed interface commands for IEEE-488): RS-232 Function Similar to IEEE-488 ESC1 go to local GTL ESC 2 go to remote control GTR Esc 4 device clear DCL ESC 5S local lock out LLO ESC7 asks for status byte * STB? ESC8 device trigger DTR These commands should be implemented in an application program, so they can be send to the instrument by a PC.Chapter 3 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDSPM6306___ REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS: 3-1 3 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS In this section the commands are described as they relate to the instrument functions and front panel keys, which are listed in the PM6306 Users Manual in Chapter 5, Function Reference. If not stated otherwise, following commands are used for IEEE-488 as well as for RS-232. 3.1 PROGRAM MESSAGE SYNTAX You can combine several commands in a message and send them to the instru- ment, using the semicolon ”;” as a separator between the commands. Header and data element must be separated by a space; the end of a message must be terminated by NL (new line), “END or both for the IEEE-488 interface and by NL for the RS-232 interface. SEMI ‘COLON I TERMINATOR| ‘NL / SEND 1 an ee ee 3.2 MESSAGE TERMINATOR The instrument accepts “END or NL (ASCII 10 dec.) or both as the terminator for a program message via the IEEE-488 interface. The instrument also sets “END and NL as the terminator for a response message. For compatibility to earlier controllers, you can program terminators that depart from the IEEE-488.2 standard. Use the command TRM followed bythe decimal value of the required ASCII character. Example: TRM 13,10 sets CR NL as terminator for a response message The command TRM without the decimal value, *RST or the interface functions SDC/DCL sets the initial terminator again. The initial terminator is also set after power on. Programming via the RS-232 interface uses only NL as the terminator.3-2 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS PM6306 3.3 SERVICE REQUEST (SRQ) AND STATUS REGISTERS A Service Request will be generated if one or more bits of the ’Status Byte Regis- ter’ are set to 1 and if the corresponding bits are enabled by the ’Service Request Enable Register’ (IEEE-488 interface only). The controller asks the contents of the ’Status Byte Register’ in ’Serial Poll Mode.’ PM6306 ’Status Byte Register’: Bit Function Decimal Value oO 1 1 2 2 not used a 3 8 4 message available (MAV) 16 5 bit of the ’Standard Event Status Register’ high 32 6 request for service (RSQ) 64 7 not used 128 To get the information via Service Request that bits of the Standard Event Status Register’ are set, those bits must have been enabled by xESE, and bit 5 of the ’Status Byte Register’ must have been enabled by xSRE. Direct readout without Service Request is possible for the IEEE-488 as well as for the RS-232 interface by using the xESR? query for the 'Standard Event Status Register’ and by the xSTB? query for the ’Status Byte Register.’PM6306___ REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS 3-3 PM6306 ’Standard Event Status Register’ 2 nat used for PiMa05 [2] creraion compute [>] oon pent no [a] sectoral # [| xa Err Standard Event Status Register read out by AESR? bE zs af ET Togical OR He | © Standard Event Status Enable Register | Output enabled by «ESE Queue read out by xESE? Queue Not-Empty Serie { Status Byte Register EES, read out in + Serial Poll mode e read out by «STB? | |s | 3 | a | 3 | LoL { Service Request Enable Register enabled by *SRE read out by *SRE? represents a decimal value. The binary pattern of the decimal value sets the corresponding bits of the ‘Enable Registers’ to 1, which enables the bits of the *Status Registers’. All bits of the Standard Event Status Enable Register’ and the ’Service Request Enable Register’ are automatically set to 0 when powering up the instrument. Therefore, in a user program it is necessary that the required bits are set to 1 after power-on, if Service Request is required.3-4 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS PM6306 3.4 COMMON COMMANDS (IEEE-488.2) System Data: xIDN? Identification Query After receipt of this query, the instrument generates the following response message: FLUKE,PM6306,0,Vx.x/0000 XX = software status *LRN? Learn Device Setup Query After receipt of the query the PM6306 generates a response message which comprises the complete actual instrument setups. This message can be read in by acontroller, stored ina program, and re-sent as a program command message to the instrument later on. By this method, manual keyboard inputs can be read into a program. Internal Operations: *RST Reset Command This command performs a reset, which sets the instrument to a default status: Measuring mode: AUTO. Test signal: AC Measurements: CONTINUOUS Average: OFF (normal) Test signal frequency: 1 kHz AC test signal level: 1Vrms DC bias: OFF Deviation mode: OFF Fast measurement: OFF Binning: OFF Position fixed: OFF Range Hold: OFF The reset does not affect the internal memories of the instrument, the enable registers, or the status registers of the interface.PM6306___ REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS 3-5 xTST? Self-test Query The instrument automatically checks the RAM and the EEPROM. The contents of the register will not be destroyed, and instrument settings remain unchanged. The test lasts approximately 1 second. A zero in the response indicates that the self-test has completed without errors detected. In case of an error, one of the following digits is displayed: 1 = error during RAM test 2 = error in storage register 0 3 = error in other storage registers 4 = EEPROM defective 8 = calibration data not valid 12 = trimming data not valid bin data not valid ine frequency identification defective 10 trimming data 128 = no calibration data If the test detects more than one error, the sum of the single error numbers is displayed. Synchronization: *xOPC Operating Complete Command For PM6306, this command is suggested only for single measurements, trim- ming, contact check, calibration, and when the test signal has been altered. Selecting one of these functions via the IEEE-488 bus, followed by the command xOPC in the same string, sets bit 0 (operation complete) of the Standard Event Status Register’ to 1 when the function is finished. This bit activates bit 5 of the *Status Byte Register’ (Event Status Bit), which generates a Service Request. This alerts the controller that the function is finished. See Section 3.3 to enable the Service Request.3-6 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS, PM6306 Example: TRIG;xOPC causes the instrument to set bit 0 of the Standard Event Status Register’ to 1 when the operation (single measurement) is completed. When the instrument is externally triggered, it is recommended you send OPC alone. Bit 0 is set to 1 when the externally triggered measurement is finished. If XOPC is sent when the operation is already finished bit 0 is not set to 1. *xOPC? Operation Complete Query This command also works well for single measurements, trimming, contact check and calibration. Sending the query xOPC? to the instrument during a running function causes the instrument to wait until the function is finished, and then set a 1 in the output queue. The register can be read out by the controller without a Service Request. When a 1 is returned, your user program can then continue. Data in the output queue activates bit 4 of the Status Byte Register’ (MAV, mes- sage available), which may generate a Service Request. To avoid generating an SRQ, disable bit 4 (set it to 0). Bit 0 (operation complete) of the Standard Event Status Register’ is not affected by OPC? Contrary to xOPC, the query xOPC? is more convenient for the RS-232 interface because the 1 is directly sent; a separate read-out is not necessary as it would be for the IEEE-488 interface. If XOPC? is sent when the operation is already finished, bit 0 is not set to 1. WAI Wait-to-Continue Command This command sent to the instrument in a message string with other commands causes the instrument to execute the command following xWAI only when the previous command is completed. Example: TRIG;*WAI;COMP? In single measurement mode this message causes the instrument to wait until the measurement is finished; after that it sends the result. This avoids a readout of the stored values of the previous measurement. The message SINGL;xWAI;COMP? is only applicable for external trigger; the command TRIG via interface is not accepted in this case. Sending xWAI alone or at the end of a string could stop the communication via the interface.PM6306___ REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS: 3-7 *TRG Trigger Command When receiving «TRG, the instrument starts a measurement in single measure- ment mode (see Section 3.5.1.7 to set instrument for single measurement mode). Status and Event: *CLS Clear Status Command Sets bits of the Standard Event Status Register’ and of the 'Status Byte Register’ to zero. Sending *CLS as a single command or as the first command of a string also clears the contents of the Output Queue. *xESE Standard Event Status Enable Command XxESE, followed by a decimal value, sets the bits of the ‘Standard Event Status Enable Register.’ For more detail on the assigned bits of the Standard Event Status Register,’ see Section 3.3. xESE? Standard Event Status Enable Query This query asks the instrument for the contents of the 'Standard Event Status Enable Register.’ The response is a decimal value. Example: 255 = all bits are set to 1: all events of the ’Standard Event Status Register’ are enabled. *ESR? Standard Event Status Register Query Asks for the contents of the ‘Standard Event Status Register.’ The response is a decimal value. This query also clears the register contents. *SRE Service Request Enable Command xSRE, followed by a decimal value, sets the bits to 1 of the 'Service Request Enable Register’, except bit 6. For more detail on the assigned bits of the Status Byte Register,’ see Section 3.3. *SRE? Service Request Enable Query Asks for the contents of the ‘Service Request Enable Register.’ The response is a decimal value.3-8 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS PM6306 *STB? Read Status Byte Query Asks for the contents of the ’Status Byte Register.’ The response is a decimal value. Sending this query via IEEE-488 interface causes the PM6306 to set bit 4 (MAV) of the Status Byte Register. The output is 16 dec if no further bits are set. Save and Recall Instrument Settings: *SAV Save Command This command, followed by a decimal value from 1 to 9, stores the current instru- ment setting including trimming data into the corresponding internal memory register. The contents of the memory are not affected by the command «RST or when the instrument is turned off. *RCL Recall Command This command followed by a decimal value from 1 to 9 for the memory place calls up and executes the instrument setting stored in that memory register. Trim data are also recalled. 3.5 DEVICE SPECIFIC MESSAGES This section contains the remote programming commands necessary to select operation modes and parameters and to read out measurement values. Numeric entry flexible numeric representation Under the IEEE-488.2 standard, numeric values can be given to the instrument in integer , real , or exponential forms. The number of digits is limited to 10 for mantissa and 2 for the exponent. The dimension (Hz, F, H, Q, V, I, or degrees) is automatically set by the instrument.PM6306 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS, 3-9 You can set the test frequency, for example, to 1 kHz with following inputs for : FREQUENCY 1.000e3 FREQUENCY 1000 FREQUENCY 1000.0 FREQUENCY 1E3 FREQUENCY 1000.1 _ instrument rounds to its nearest available frequency which is 1 kHz Some headers can be sent as command headers to program the instrument and also as queries by adding a question mark. The instrument returns its actual set- ting in response to the query. Example: FREQUENCY 1E3 sets the test signal frequency to 1 kHz FREQUENCY? response: FREQ 1.0E3 Sending several queries in a single string could cause an error message if the answer exceeds 31 characters. Most headers can be used in short form, marked with bold letters in the table. Example: DEVIATION ON in short forms DEV ON 3.5.1 Instrument Settings and Measurements 3.5.1.1 Measuring Modes In most cases, you will be interested in the dominant parameter of the component. This is automatically determined in the AUTO mode. The display shows AUTO, the value of the dominant parameter in the upper line, the value of the secondary parameter in the lower line, and the appropiate equivalent circuit symbol. If you want to determine a parameter that differs from the automatically deter- mined by the instrument, select SERIAL or PARALLEL MODE.3-10 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS PM6306 Auto Mode Desicion Diagram Reactance inductive capacitive Q=D=1 Q = 1000* D=0.001* * For test signal voltages <0.25 V, the decision criterion is Q = 200, D = 0.05, or Q = 0.05, D = 200. Commands: Query: Response: MODE AUTO MODE? MODE AUTO. MODE SERIAL MODE AUTO SER MODE PARAL MODE AUTO PAR MODE SER MODE PARPM6306 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS: 3-11 3.5.1.2 Parameters You also can select certain parameters to be displayed, for example, phase angle, quality factor, impedance, etc. Commands: PARAM QUALITY PARAM DISSIPATION PARAM PHASE PARAM IMPEDANCE PARAM VOLTAGE PARAM CURRENT PARAM AUTO Query: PARAMETER? Response: PARAM QUA PARAM DISS PARAM PHA PARAM IMP PARAM VOL PARAM CUR PARAM AUTO quality factor dissipation factor phase angle impedance measured voltage measured current measurement selected before (AUTO, SER or PARAL) To read out measured values see Section 3.5.1.8.3-12 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS PM6306 3.5.1.3 Automatic Zero Trim If you measure low-resistance components (i.e., less than 100 Q), or small induc- tances (i.e., less than 100 nH) short circuit the connection sockets and perform trimming. For measuring small capacitances (i.e., less than 200 pF) or high resistances, perform trimming with open connection sockets. For detailed information see the Users Manual, Section 4.3 and Chapter 5. You can select TRIM SINGLE or TRIM ALL. If you select TRIM SINGLE the instru- ment only measures with the test frequency selected. If you select TRIM ALL the instrument measures with the test frequency selected, with 15 additional frequen- cies and with DC, if a DC-Unit is built-in. Commands: TRIM SINGLE (the extension SINGLE may be left out). TRIM ALL Query: none Response: none If the trim fails, the instrument generates an error message. 3.5.1.4 Contact Check With this function you can check whether transition resistances of your setup affect the measuring accuracy in an inadmissible way. For detailed information see USERS MANUAL, Section 4.4 and Chapter 5. Commands: CONTA_CHE Query: none Response: none If the resistances are too high, the instrument generates an error message.PM6306___ REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS: 3-13 3.5.1.5 Test Signal You can select an AC test signal with different frequencies or a DC test signal (option). If you want to send a query for measurement results after you change the test signal, allow the instrument to set the new settings, see xOPC(?) and xWAI, Section 3.4. Test signal AC/DC Commands: TEST_SIGNAL AC TEST_SIGNAL DC Query: TEST_SIGNAL? Response: TEST_SIG AC TEST_SIG DC Test signal frequency You can select following frequencies: 50, 60, 100, 120 Hz 200 Hz to 100 kHz in 100 Hz steps 100 kHz to 1 MHz in 1 kHz steps. If you select different values, the instrument automatically rounds to the next valid frequency value. Commands: FREQUENCY NRf = values see above Query: FREQUENCY? Response: FREQ or 3-14 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS PM6306 Test signal level You can select test signal voltages from 0.05 V to 2.00 V, resolution 0.01 V: AC voltage: = AC_LEVEL NRf = value in Vrms within the range mentioned above. Query: AC_LEVEL? Response: AC_LEVEL DC voltage: DC_LEVEL NRf = value in V within the range mentioned above. Query: DC_LEVEL? Response: DC_LEVEL 3.5.1.6 DC Bias You can add an internal bias voltage up to 10 V, resolution 0.1 V, or an external one of maximum 40 V to the AC test signal voltage. Commands: DC_BIAS OFF DC_BIAS INT DC_BIAS EXT BIAS VOLTAGE Query: DC_BIAS? BIAS_VOLTAGE? Response: DC_BIAS OFF DC_BIAS INT DC_BIAS EXT BIAS_VOLTAGE or PM6306___ REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS: 3-15 3.5.1.7 Measuring Types For normal measurement you should select continuous measurement. For binning or using the instrument for checking in automatic systems you should select single measurements. This allows you to remove or to insert components and to start a measurement at a defined moment. You can increase the measurement speed up to 10 measurements per second. The measurement results are returned via remote interface only. The display shows FAST, and the measured values can be read out by the controller (IEEE-488 interface). When you use the RS-232 interface, the value is sent directly to the computer. In FAST mode different tolerances are valid. See USERS MANUAL, Section 6A in the Appendix. The following test signal frequencies are available in FAST mode: 200 Hz to 100 kHz in 200 Hz steps, 100 kHz to 1 MHz in 1 kHz steps. If you select a different frequency via interface or keyboard, the instrument sets ‘to the next lower frequency. Continuous or single measurements Commands: CONTIN SINGLE Query: TRIG? Response: CONTIN SINGLE3-16 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS PM6306 Start a single measurement Commands: TRIGGER Query: TRIGGER? Response: CONTIN SINGLE Fast measurement Commands: MEAS_FAST ON MEAS_FAST OFF Query: MEAS_FAST? Response: MEAS_FAST ON MEAS_FAST OFF Note: = FAST measurement is possible only in SINGLE mode. = The instrument measures the value of the dominant parameter or of the para- meter selected by PARAM ... . = The measured value and the bin number must be read out by a controller without query when the measurement is finished. = Instrument settings cannot be stored. = The command TRIM or BIN_RCL switches off FAST measurement. = When you switch to LOCAL, the instrument returns to FAST measurement OFF. When you combine FAST measurement and Binning, the instrument remains in this mode when you switch to LOCAL; so you can bin in FAST measurement mode without a PC. = InFAST measurement mode, the bin 0 output of the Handler Interface provides atiming signal for an external component handler; see Users Manual, Section 6A.6 in the Appendix. = Ifyou trigger externally in FAST measurement mode, avoid contact bouncing.PM6306___ REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS 3-17 RCL Position Fixed When the instrument measures components with a quality factor of about Q=1 either a resistance or a capacitance/inductance is determined as the dominant parameter; see Auto Mode Decision Diagram, Section 3.5.1.1. With the Position Fixed, function you can define which parameter will be displayed in the upper display row. In the response string this parameter is the first one, regardless of whether or not it is the dominant one. The function is applicable for the modes AUTO, SER, PAR, DEVIATION, and FAST modes. It cannot be stored with *SAV into the internal memory registers. Commands: POSITION_FIXR sets resistance POSITION_FIX C sets capacitance POSITION_FIX L sets inductance POSITION_FIX CL. sets capacitance or inductance POSITION_FIX OFF switches the function off POSITION_FIX ON switches the function on Query: POSITION_FIX? Response: POSITION_FIX R POSITION_FIX C POSITION_FIXL POSITION_FIX CL. POSITION_FIX OFF3-18 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS, PM6306 Deviation Mode In this mode you can measure components, and the instrument simultaneously displays the absolute measurement value and the deviation in percent from a pre- viously set reference value. Commands: DEVIATION ON DEVIATION OFF Query: DEVIATION? Response: DEV ON DEV OFF Query for value: DEVIATION_RESULT? Response: DEV_RES You can directly program a reference value for R, C, or L: Commands: REF_CAPACITANCE NRf = value within REF_INDUCTANCE the permitted REF_RESISTANCE measuring ranges You can also set the currently measured parameter and its value for reference: Command: SET_REFERENCE Query for reference: REFERENCE? Response: REF_CAP REF_INDU REF_RESI! PM6306 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS 3-19 3.5.1.8 Queries for measured values Query: COMPONENT? asks for dominant and secondary parameter shown in the display RESISTANCE? CAPACITANCE? INDUCTANCE? IMPEDANCE? QUALITY? DISSIPATION? PHASE? VOLTAGE? CURRENT? DEVIATION_RESULT? Responses for COM? Dominant ; secondary parameter in Auto mode in accordance with the Auto Mode Decision Diagram, Section 3.5.1.1. If you have selected a certain parameter with the POSITION FIXED command, this parameter is shown at first, regardless of whether or not it is the dominant one. L L ;R R ;L R R :C C ;R C 3-20 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS PM6306 Response for selected parameter: R for resistances in ohms Cc for capacitances in farads L for inductances in henrys Z for impedances in ohms Q for quality factor D for dissipation factor P for phase angle in degrees V for measured voltage in volts | for measured current in amperes % for deviation Exceeds a parameter of the component under test the measurement range, the response is OVER, or >, or <; for example: C 22E-9;R OVER or Q>1000 3.5.1.9 Store/Recall of Instrument Settings Nine complete instrument settings including trim data can be stored in nonvolatile registers 1 to 9; the measured values are not stored. Already existing data will be overwritten. Register 0 contains the current instrument settings. Commands: Common Commands in accordance with IEEE-488.2 #*SAV *RCL PM6306 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS: 3-21 3.5.2 Binning Binning means sorting components into separate boxes or containers to get tighter tolerances or match like values. During binning with the PM6306, single items of similar components are allocated to defined sorting fields based on their measured value. These fields are called bins. 3.5.2.1. Programming of Bin Tolerances You can define ten different bins (bin 0 to 9). The instrument checks in the sequence bin 1, bin 2 to bin 9 and then bin 0. If the greatest tolerance is pro- grammed for bin 1, then all components lying within this tolerance are immediate- ly allocated to bin 1. A different parameter can be defined for bin 0 than that for bin 1 to bin 9. For example, bins 1 to 9 can be used to check the tolerance of a capacitor while bin 0 checks its quality factor. The test sequence for binning is as follows: Component meets tolerance defined in: bin 1 to9 bind Display YES YES bin 1 to9 NO do not care FAIL YES NO bind In FAST measurement mode, bin 0 is ignored.3-22 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS PM6306 The limits of the bins can be defined in several ways according to various applica- tion requirements: = Binning components with certain value according to different tolerance class, e.g., for quality control or incoming inspection. bin3 bin 2 = ne| 5% 2% 1% 1kQ 41% 42% +5% Nested limits with reference to a nominal value. = Binning components according to certain values, e.g., resistors according to the series E12, here with +5 %. }<—bin 1 |<— bin 2 bin3 —>| bin 4 nominal nominal nominal nominal “5% 1kQ 45% 5% 12kQ 45% 5% 15kQ +5% 5% 1.8kQ 45% ‘Sequential limits with reference to nominal values. Iflimits overlap, a component lying within this overlapping area is always allocated to the bin with the lower number. \<—_———bin3 always bin 3 bin 4 nominal 18kQ nominal 15kQ 10% =10% +10% +10% 1.35 kQ 1.62kQ 1.65kQ 1,98kQPM6306___ REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS 3-23 = Nested and sequential limits can be combined. bina = bin 2 bin bin 1 nominal value 5% —2% -1% 1kQ 41% 42% +5% Sequential and nested limits. The limits can be programmed directly as absolute values instead of a nominal value with an upper and lower limit in percent. ind 0.950 k2 1.050 kQ Low HIGH Commands: BINNING_RELATIV input with reference to a nominal value BINNING_ABSOLUT input of absolute values LIMIT_LOW lower tolerance limit LIMIT_HIGH upper tolerance limit BIN defines the bin number which programmed values are valid for Parameter for bins: RESISTANCE _ resistances in ohms CAPACITANCE capacitances in farads INDUCTANCE __ inductances in henrys IMPEDANCE impedanze in ohms QUALITY quality factor DISSIPATION dissipation factor PHASE phase angle in degrees is necessary only when you are programming nominal values and toler- ances in percent. For input of absolute LOW and HIGH LIMIT values, skip .3-24 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS. PM6306 Examples: The following example shows a complete binning set for capacitors of 100 nF with tolerances of +0.5 %, +1 %, +2 %, +3 %, +4 %, +5 %, +6 %, +7 %, +10 %, programmed with nominal value and tolerances in percent. Bin 0 checks if the quality factor is within 300 to 600. BIN_REL;CAP 100E—9;LIM_LO —.5;LIM_HI .5;BIN 1; LIM_LO —1;LIM_HI 1;BIN 2; LIM_LO —2;LIM_HI 2;BIN 3 LIM_LO —4;LIM_HI LIM_LO —5;LIM_HI 5;BIN 6; LIM_LO —6;LIM_HI6;BIN 7; LIM_LO —7;LIM_HI 7;BIN 8; LIM_LO —10;LIM_HI 10;BIN 9; QUAL 400;LIM_LO —25;LIM_HI +50;BIN 0 Same values and tolerances are programmed with absolute values. BIN_ABS;CAP;LIM_LO 99.5E—9;LIM_HI 100.5E—9;BIN 1; LIM_LO 99E—9;LIM_HI 101E—9;BIN 2; LIM_LO 98E-9;LIM_HI 102E—9;BIN 3; LIM_LO 97E-9;LIM_HI 103E—9;BIN 4; LIM_LO 96E-—9;LIM_HI 104E—9;BIN 5; LIM_LO 95E-9;LIM_HI 105E—9;BIN 6; LIM_LO 94E-—9;LIM_HI 106E-9;BIN 7; LIM_LO 93E-9;LIM_HI 107E—9;BIN 8; LIM_LO 90E-9;LIM_HI 110E—9;BIN 9; BIN_ABS;QUAL;LIM_LO 300;LIM_HI 600;BIN 0; PM6306___ REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS 3.5.2.2 Store/Recall of Bin Sets Nine complete bin records (bins 0 to 9), including selected instrument settings can be stored into registers 1 to 9 of the instrument. Storage register 0 contains the bin set for current binning. These registers are independent of those men- tioned in Section 3.5.1.8. Commands: BINNING_STORE stores binning set into selected register (1 to 9) BUFFER_RECALL loads binning set from selected register into a buffer for editing BINNING_RECALL __ transfers binning set from selected register into register 0 for binning BUFFER_CLEAR deletes buffer for editing BINNING_ERASE deletes binning set of selected register Query: BINNING_SET? asks for the complete bin set of selected register Response: BIN_REL;RESI 1E3;LIM_LO -5;LIM_HI 5;BIN 1; LIM_LO -10;LIM_HI 10;BIN 2; LIM_LO -15;LIM_HI 15;BIN 3; LIM_LO...... Query: BUFFER_BIN? asks for the selected bin in the buffer for editing Response: e.g. LIM_LO -10;LIM_HI 10; BIN 23-26 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS: PM6306 3.5.2.3 Operation Mode Binning Select desired bin set and transfer it into register 0 for binning. Ifyou do not need all the bins for sorting, you can disable bins not needed, except bin 1. To do this, load the set into the buffer for editing, disable the bins, and load the set into register 0. Storage Registers 9 8 EDIT Z a 3 BUF_RCL2 2 BIN_STO 2 BUFFER }___BINSTO? : BIN_STO 0 also possible BIN_RCL2 | put with next BIN_RCL, data are overwritfen and lost o LL -__ _4. — _____] ifnot stored in register 1 to 9 BIN ON BIN_RCL 2 also recalls stored instrument settings. If you want to alter the settings, load the data with eaniNG BUF_RCL 2 into the buffer, select new settings and Store them again with BIN_STO 2 into register 2. For direct execution, load them with BIN_STO 0 into register 0. Commands: BINNING ON BINNING OFF BIN_DISABLE BIN_ENABLE PM6306___ REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS: 3-27 When you select binning mode, the instrument is set to single measurement mode. Insert the component to be measured and start the measurement. The display shows the bin number the component is allocated to or FAIL (see table in Section 3.5.2.1). This information can also be asked by the controller. Commands: TRIG Query: BIN? or COMP? Response: BIN or BIN FAIL respectively R ; BIN or BIN FAIL 3.5.3 Additional Commands Average During continuous measurements, the instrument performs an exponential aver- age from the individual measurements before the value is shown in the display. The time factor of the averaging can be increased to reduce any fluctuations in the display. Commands: AVERAGE NR1 = 0 = OFF 1 for low-degree averaging 2 for medium-degree averaging 3 for high-degree averaging Query: AVERAGE? Response: AVG or AVG OFF3-28 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS PM6306 Fixture Set If you use measuring leads, you should take into account the additional capacitance between the LOW contacts (drive— and sense—) and circuit ground potential, especially at test signal frequencies >20 kHz. Commands: SET_FIXTURE NR1 = 0 for <50 pF 1 for 50 to 150 pF 2 for 150 to 250 pF 3 for 250 to 350 pF 4 for 350 to 450 pF 5 for 450 to 550 pF 6 for 550 to 650 pF 7 for 650 to 750 pF 8 for 750 to 850 pF 9 for 850 to 950 pF 10 for 950 to 1050 pF Query: SET_FIXTURE? Response: SET_FIXTURE PM6306 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS 3-29 Range Hold When you measure components, the instrument checks voltage and current and internally selects an appropriate gain factor. If you measure similar components with slightly different values, perform one measurement and set the instrument to Range Hold. This prevents the instrument from setting a new gain factor for each component. Range Hold increases the measurement speed because the instrument no longer needs to check current and voltage for selecting the gain factor. Range Hold is particularly valuable in the Fast Measurement Mode (Section 3.5.1.7). Commands: RANGE_HOLD ON RANGE_HOLD OFF Query: RANGE_HOLD? Response: RNG_HOLD ON RNG_HOLD OFF RANGE_HOLD ON is applicable only in SINGLE mode. After receiving one of the following commands, the instrument automatically returns to RANGE_HOLD OFF: TRIM, BIN ON, BIN OFF, BIN_RCL , xRCL, TEST_SIG DC, TEST_SIG AC, DC_LEV , AC_LEV , or FRE .3-30 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS: PM6306 Calibration The instrument was calibrated in the factory prior to shipment. The calibrating data are stored in an EEPROM and are referenced for each mea- surement. Itis necessary to calibrate again after loss of data (replacing the EEPROM), after changing components during repair which influence the measuring results, or when the instrument does not meet the technical specifications. In normal operation recalibration once a year is sufficient. Details on calibration can be found in the SERVICE MANUAL. Query: CALIBRATE? Response: CAL OFF (means calibration data not valid or lost) CAL ON;YY/MM/DD YY/MM/DD = Year/Month/DAY is the date of last calibrationChapter 4 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLESPM6306 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES FOR IEEE—488 and RS—232_ 4-1 4 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES The following examples are related to an IBM-compatible PC. The first one uses a built-in IEEE-488 interface, the second one uses the standard serial port of the controller and the RS-232 interface. You should have a basic knowledge of the MS-DOS operating system of the controller and the programming language QuickBasic (version 4.0 and above) to understand the examples that follow. The programs allow you to input commands via the controller keyboard and send them to the RCL meter via the interface. = Example for the IEEE-488 interface: DECLARE SUB SendCmd (WRS) DECLARE SUB Sendstr (WRS) DECLARE SUB ErrChk (Cs!, Sts%) REM $INCLUDE: ‘qbdeclé.bas’ cus PRINT * PRINT ” ” PRINT ” ‘#4#% DEMO PROGRAM FOR PM6306 ***#*" PRINT PRINT ” PRINT PRESS ‘RETURN’ 70 CONTINUE ” PRINT ” To leave running program type ‘END’ or ‘end’ ” BEEP PRINT Bg = Do BS = INKEY$ LOOP UNTIL BS = CHR$(13) cus stp = 0 BDNAME$ = “RCLI” CALL IBFIND(BDNAME$, RCL%) CALL ErrChk(1, RCL%) IF Stp = 0 THEN CALL IBCLR(RCE%) CALL ErrChk(2, IBSTA%) END IF IF Stp = 0 THEN A$ = “ese 255" CALL Sendcmd (A$) Ag = “cle” CALL Sendcmd(a$) Ag = "*rDNe” CALL Sendstr(A$) ‘waiting for ‘RETURN’ ‘clears screen ‘name of the device on the conf.table ‘open device ‘check error ‘send interface clear ‘check error ‘initialize ESR register ‘send command ‘elear status register ‘gend command ‘ask for identiti ‘send command string4-2 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES FOR IEEE—488 and RS—232 PM6306 WHILE Stp = 0 INPUT “COMMAND + ", M$ ‘reading keyboard input IF A$ = "END" OR Ag = “end” THEN CALL TBLOC (RCL) 7 cus ‘clear screen stp = ELSE CALL Sendstr(a$) ‘send command string END IF PRINT PRINT END IF END SUB ErxChk (Cs, Ste%) ‘Error handler SHARED Stp SELECT CASE Ce CASE 1. IF Ste% < 0 THEN PRINT PRINT PRINT “IBFIND ERROR” PRINT “Check the configuration of the bus interface with IBCONF. EXE” PRINT stp = ‘terminate program END IF CASE 2 IF Ste% < 0 THEN PRINT PRINT PRINT ” BUS ERROR!” PRINT PRINT “” _— Please check connections and start program again” PRINT stp =i ‘terminate the program END IF CASE 3 IF Ste% < 0 THEN PRINT PRINT PRINT "GPIB ERROR” PRINT END IF IF Ste% > 16383 THEN PRINT PRINT PRINT “TIME OUT ERROR” PRINT END IP END SELECT END SUBPM6306 SUB SendCad (WR$) ‘Send command string to instrument SHARED RCL% CALL IBWRT(RCL%, WRS) CALL ErrChk(3, IBSTA%) suB SUB Sendstr (WR$) ‘Send command string to instrument SHARED RCL% ary = 0 aer = 0 CALL IBWRT(RCL%, WRS) IF IBSTA% < 0 THEN CALL Errchk(3, IBSTA%) EI Stat = 0 CALL IBRSP(RCL%, Stat%) CALL Errchk(3, IBSTA%) IF (Stat% AND 16) THEN ay =1 END IF IF (Stat% AND 32) THEN BEEP WRS = “err?” CALL TBWRE(RCL%, WR$) wy =1 ger = 1 END IF END IF PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES FOR IEEE—488 and RS—232_ 4-3 via GPIB without response ‘output command string ‘check error via GPIB with response ‘query fleg ‘error query flag ‘output command string ‘check error ‘get status byte from instrument "check error ‘checks whether MAV is e ‘checks whether ESB is ‘error query ‘output command string Ip INSTR(WR$, “?") > 0 OR qry = 1 THEN ‘check if query command MaxLen = 164 RD§ = SPACES (MaxLen) CALL IBRD(RCL%, RD$) IF IBSTA% < 0 THEN CALL ErrChk(3, IBSTA%) ELSE PRINT PRINT "RESPONSE : IP ger = 1 THEN WRS = "*cle” CALL IBWRE(RCL%, WR$) END IF END IF END IF END SUB "+ RDS ‘max. length of response string ‘clear response string ‘get response string ‘check exror ‘response string ‘clear status register ‘output command string4-4 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES FOR IEEE—488 and RS—232 PM6306 = Example for the RS-232 interface: DECLARE SUB SndCmd (WR$) DECLARE SUB SndMeg (WR$) DECLARE FUNCTION ChkCmd$ (WR$) DECLARE SUB ClrBuf (COMPILE) DECLARE FUNCTION Iniprg (COMFILE) DECLARE FUNCTION RecMsg$ (COMPILE) DECLARE SUB SetDTR (Cnt) COMMON SHARED COMFILE, MCREG, Chk COMFILE = 1 ‘file buffer handle MCREG = IniPrg(COMFILE) ‘inilize program stp = 0 WHILE (stp = 0) ‘SENDS = CHR§(27) + "2" CALL SndCnd(SEND$) ‘send goto remote SENDS = “*cls;*ese 255” CALL SndCnd(SEND$) ‘send status clear SEND$ = “*idn7™ CALL Sndcma(SEND$) ‘send identifikation query REC$ = Recttsg$ (COMFILE) ‘get identifikation IF LEN(REC$) = 0 THEN ‘i€ buffer empty PRINT PRINT “No anewer! Please check the connection and setting!” CLOSE COMFILE stp = 1 ELSE cus PRINT “connected instrument : "; REC$ ‘display identity string PRINT END IF feseees main loop *#ttteetieesteesseesnensneneannneensenaannaes WHILE (Stp = 0) PRINT PRINT LINE INPUT "COMMAND : “; SENDS ‘command input SEND¢ = ChkCnd(SEND$) ‘checks the command IP Chk = 0 THEN SEND$ = CHR§(27) + “1” CALL Sndcnd (SEND$) ‘sete instrument to local CLOSE COMFILE stp = 1 cus ELSE CALL SndMsg(SEND$) ‘gend message END IF WEND WEND ENDPM6306__ PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES FOR IEEE—488 and RS—232_ 4-5 FUNCTION Chkcma$ (WR$) Vessexs command check *####tttsterserreneereenenenesananetenes chk = 2 IF LEN(WR$) = 3 THEN IF WR§ = “END” OR WR$ = “end” THEN Chk = 0 IF WR§ = "GIL" OR WR§ = “gt” THEN WRS = CHR§(27) + "1" IF WR§ = "GTR" OR WR§ = “gtr” THEN WRS = CHR$(27) + 72" IF WR§ = “DCL” OR WR§ = “dcl” THEN WRS = CHR$(27) + “4” IF WR§ = “LEO” OR WR§ = “1lo” THEN WR§ = CHR$(27) + “5” IF WR§ = “dtr” OR WR§ = “DIR” THEN WR§ = CHR$(27) + “8” IF WR§ = “STB” OR WR§ = “stb” THEN WRE = CHRS(27) + "7" chk = 3 END IF ELSE ‘no special command chk = 1 WR$ = WR$ + CHR$(10) ‘append terminator END IF Chkcmd$ = WRS END FUNCTION SUB ClrBuf (COMFILE) Vaseeeeee clear buffer *#ttttstssestneneseeneeenenesesensiene CALL SetDTR(1) ‘get DIR on WHILE (LOC(COMFILE) > 0) if buffer not empty C$ = INPUTS(1, #COMFILE) ‘ead one character CALL SetDTR(1) ‘get DIR on again WEND ‘next character FUNCTION IniPrg (COMPILE) cus PRINT ” Sete eesaaeansaaeensaeeanneetineantttinenaaiasnatineeessseneee PRINT” ‘ssseeees Demonstration program for PMG306 t#¥¥¥eeeeeneeen PRINT ” sesseenee ith RS-232 interface seeneaeneneseee PRINT ” cheaeeeeaseeensseaeaseetaaeseetsaasestseaenttanenessaiasesenee PRINT PRINT PRINT dateet® List of special commands *###t+ttereseeereaeerennenesresenenees PRINT “Special commands PRINT PRINT * ert +: go to local” PRINT * GIR : go to remote” PRINT * DCL : device clear” PRINT * 10 + local lock out” PRINT * STB: get status byte PRINT DIR +: device trigger” PRINT PRINT PRINT “To leave running programm type PRINT PRINT PRINT “ press a key to continue “7 ce WHILE (C$ = 7") C$ = INKEYS wenD cus4-6 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES FOR IEEE-488 and RS—232 PM6306 PRINT sweee0s Enviroment : IBM AT or Compatible saeeees Initialisation of PM6304 / serial interface ttsstssssenennneasees PRINT ” Please set the RS-232 interface parameters of the PM6304 to : “ PRINT ” Mode Communication ” PRINT ” Baudrate : 9600" PRINT ” Parity off” PRINT ” Data 18" PRINT ” Handshake : on” PRINT ” Wire 27" PRINT PRINT vaeeee* Initialisation of PC communication port **##teteweseees PRINT ” Which communication port of the PC do you use 7” PRINT PRINT ” PRINT ” PRINT PORT = 0 WHILE (PORT = 0) C$ = INKEY$ IF C§ = "1" THEN PORT = 1 IF C$ = "2" THEN PORT = 2 WEND MCREG = &H3FC IF PORT = 2 THEN MCREG = H2FC ‘modem control register address SER$ = “COM” + CHR§(48 + PORT) + ”:9600,N,8,1,CS,DS,CD,RS” OPEN SER$ FOR RANDOM AS #COMFILE WIDTH HCOMFILE, 255 CALL ClrBuf (COMPILE) Iniprg = MCREG END FUNCTION com1 = [2]” comz = [2] please select ” "get key code ‘elear input buffer FUNCTION RecMsg$ (COMFILE) reeee: receive message from instrument ***##s+senseereewes Del = 1. ‘communication delay RECg =" velear response string Do ‘TRI = TIMER ‘start timeout timer Do IP TIMER < TRI THEN TR! = TR! ~ 86400! LOOP UNTIL (LOC (COMPILE) > 0) OR (TIMER - TI adjust 24.00h 1 > Del) IF LOC(COMFILE) = 0 THEN PRINT “**** receive timeout ****" stp = 1 ELSE ‘4£ there no characters C§ = INPUT$(1, #COMFILE) CALL SetDTR(1) IF NOT C§ = CHR$(10) THEN REC$ = RECS + Cf END IF ‘END IF LOOP UNTIL ((C$ = CHR$(10)) OR (Stp = 1)) Reclsg$ = RECS END FUNCTION ‘read one character "set DTR on ‘append characterPM6306 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES FOR IEEE—488 and RS—232 4-7 SUB SetDTR (Cnt) rasaeeess buffer size check *##*##+« IF Cnt = 0 THEN ‘if imput buffer becomes full then reset DIR to stop transmission IF LOC(COMFILE) > 200 THEN OUT MCREG, INP(MCREG) AND 254 ‘get DIR off END IF ELSE ‘1£ input buffer has enough space then continue transmission IF LOC(COMFILE) < 100 THEN OUT MCREG, INP(MCREG) OR 3 ‘set DIR on END IF END IF END SUB SUB Sndcma (WR$) ‘eseeeeee gond command to instrument *###+tesseseseeseeesaene IP NOT LEFT$(WRS, 1) = CHR$(27) THEN WR$ = WRE + CHRS(10) ‘append terminator END IF PRINT #COMPILE, WR$; ‘end command string END SUB SUB SndMsg (WR$) PRINT #COMFILE, WRS; ‘end command string 71 = TIMER WHILE (T1 + .1 > TIMER) ‘delay 100ms WEND IF (INSTR(WRS, "7”) > 0) OR Chk = 3 THEN REC$ = RecMsg$ (COMFILE) PRINT PRINT “RESPONSE : "; RECS END IF WR§ = CHRS(27) + *7" CALL sndcmd (WRS) ‘gends get status byte Ste% = VAL(RecMsg$(COMFILE) ) IF (Ste% AND 32) THEN ‘checks wether ESB is set BEEP wRE = “err?” CALL sndcma (WRS) ‘sends command REC$ = ReciMsg$ (COMPILE) PRINT PRINT ” ERROR : "; RECS. WRE = "*cls” CALL Sndcnd (WR$) ‘elear status register END IF END SUBChapter 5 PRINTING OF MEASUREMENT RESULTSPM6306___ PRINTING OF MEASUREMENT RESULTS. 5-4 5 PRINTING OF MEASUREMENT RESULTS The PM6306 RCL Meter can send measurement results directly to a printer with- out any special program or PC. « Select an appropiate measurement setup; select required instrument settings for measurement. = Set the interface configuration in accordance with your printer, see Chapter 2.1, and refer to your printer manual if necessary. = Connect the PM6306 to the printer via the RS-232 cable as shown on Page 5 — 3. = Set the Operating Mode of the interface to Printer Mode (Pr) by pressing the INTERFACE key and using the rotary knob. The instrument is automatically set to single measurement mode. Function and Key Operation Display INTERFACE mm — bh GB a da Pon display shows current configuration5-2 PRINTING OF MEASUREMENT RESULTS PM6306 Function and Key Operation Display ‘eo c o Pr select printer mode If you do not press the INTERFACE key within 3 seconds, the instrument returns automatically to measurement mode, the altered settings are not stored. Press the INTERFACE key to step completely through the menus, and select the required settings by turning the rotary knob (see Section 2.1) until the normal display appears.PM6306__ PRINTING OF MEASUREMENT RESULTS: 5-3 oO Connection cable PM6306 Printer 9 PIN 25 PIN SIGNAL (female) (male) SIGNAL cAsE ————_—_—_—__—___——0 1 4 ee RxD 2 3) RxD 7o o4 Bo o5 not i connected oe 60 o6 40 0° 20 GND §0——__________________07 GND Xon/Xoff software handshake must be switched on.5-4 PRINTING OF MEASUREMENT RESULTS, PM6306 The printer prints the first header line. = Insert a component and press the TRIGGER key to start a measurement. = The printer prints the second header line and the measurement result. = Insert a different component, and press the TRIGGER key. = The printer prints the result, etc. Example of a print: PM6306 RCL METER : TEST PROTOCOL FLUKE NO DOMINANT SECOND CIRCUIT MODE FREQ LEVEL BIAS 1 C=10.046 nF Par Auto 1.0kHz 1.00V Off 2 c=10.454nF Ser Ser 1.0kHz 1.00v Off 3 C=10.046 nF Par Par 1.0kHz 1.00V off 4 C=10.047 nF Par Par 1.0kHz 1.00V Off 5 c=10.047nF Par Par 1.0kHz 1.00V Off 6 c=10.047 nF ; Par Par 1.0kHz 1.00V Off 7 c=10.068nF 8. Par Auto 2.0kHz 1.00V Off 8 C=10.068nF 9. Par Auto 3.0kHz 1.00V Off 9 C=10.068nF 9. Par Auto 4.0kHz 1.00v Off 10 C=10.068nF 9. Par Auto 5.0kHz 1.00V Off 11 C=10.068nF 8. Par Auto 6.0kHz 1.00V Off 12 C=10.067 nF 8. Par Auto 700kHz 1.00V Off 13 C=10.067nF 9. Par Auto 8.0kHz 1.00V Off 14 C=10.066 nF 9. Par Auto 9.0kHz 1.00V Off 15 C=10.065nF 9. Par Auto 10.0kHz 1.00V Off 16 R=78.953 kOhm ---- ---- ---- vc 1.00 ---- 17 C=515.67 uF 4 Par Auto 100Hz 1.00V 5.0Vv 18 C=517.48 uF ser Ser 100Hz 1.00 5.0v 19 c=465.0 uF R=1.137 Ohm Par Auto 1.0kHz 1.00V 5.0V 20 C=515.83 uF -081 Ohm Par Par 100Hz 1.00V 5.0V 21 -3817 Ohm - Auto 1.0kHz 1.00v Off 22 -3209 Ohm - Auto 1.0kHz 1.00V Off 23 -1934 Ohm 13.6 Auto 1.0kHz 1.00V Off 24 +1955 Ohm - Auto 1.0kHz 1.00v off 25 ©3378 Ohm = ---~ Auto 1.0kHz 1.00V Off To leave the Printer Mode press the INTERFACE key to set the PM6306 to Commu- nication Mode and turn the rotary knob.Chapter 6 ERROR MESSAGESPM6306___ ERROR MESSAGES. 6-1 6 ERROR MESSAGES After receiving the query ERR? the instrument generates a response message with an error number and an error description in clear text, which can be read in by the controller. Error Messages see ERROR 0/NO ERROR ERROR 101/PROM CHECKSUM ERROR SM ERROR 102/INTERNAL RAM ERROR SM ERROR 103/EXTERNAL RAM ERROR: SM ERROR 104/BACKUP ERROR SM ERROR 105/EXTERNAL MEMORY ERROR SM ERROR 106/EXTERNAL MEMORY ERROR SM ERROR 107/EEPROM ERROR SM ERROR 108/EEPROM ERROR ADJ. DATA SM ERROR 109/EEPROM ERROR CAL. DATA SM ERROR 110/HARDWARE ERROR SM ERROR 111/HARDWARE ERROR SM ERROR 112/DISPLAY ERROR SM ERROR 113/TIME OUT ERROR 7 ERROR 114/ERROR DURING TRIMMING UM, Section 4.3 ERROR 115/TRIMMING RESISTANCE OUT OF RANGE UM, Section 4.3 ERROR 117/OVERLOADED UM, Section 4.7 ERROR 118/BINNING SET IS EMPTY PM, Section 3.5.2 ERROR 119/CONTACT CHECK ERROR UM, Section 4.4 ERROR 120/CALIBRATION ERROR SM ERROR 121/ILLEGAL CALIBRATION NUMBER SM PM = Programming Manual SM ervice Manual UM = Users Manual6-2 ERROR MESSAGES PM6306 Error Messages ERROR 140/NO VALID REFERENCE ERROR 141/REFERENCE OUT OF RANGE ERROR 142/ILLEGAL REGISTER ADDRESS ERROR 143/ILLEGAL BINNING NUMBER ERROR 144/DATA INCOMPLETE ERROR 145/BINNING SET IS EMPTY ERROR 146/BINNING SET IS NOT CONSISTENT ERROR 147/BIN IS EMPTY ERROR 150/SYNTAX ERROR ERROR 151/ILLEGAL HEADER ERROR 152/BODY SYNTAX ERROR ERROR 153/DATA OUT OF RANGE. ERROR 154/NO QUERY HEADER ERROR 155/NO OUTPUT DATA AVAILABLE ERROR 156/OUTPUT DATA DESTROYED ERROR 158/TIME OUT ERROR 159/VALUE OUT OF RANGE ERROR 161/RESISTANCE OUT OF RANGE ERROR 162/CAPACITANCE OUT OF RANGE ERROR 163/INDUCTANCE OUT OF RANGE ERROR 164/IMPEDANCE OUT OF RANGE ERROR 165/QUALITY OUT OF RANGE ERROR 166/DISSIPATION OUT OF RANGE ERROR 167/PHASE OUT OF RANGE ERROR 168/DC MEASURE NOT AVAILABLE. ERROR 169/NO TRIGGER POSSIBLE ERROR 170/ILLEGAL PARAMETER ERROR 171/FREQUENCY OUT OF RANGE. ERROR 172/FREQUENCY OUT OF RANGE ERROR 173/FREQUENCY CORRECTED ERROR 174/DC-BIAS NOT POSSIBLE ERROR 175/NO CONTINUOUS MODE IN FAST PM = Programming Manual SM = Service Manual UM = Users Manual see SM SM PM, Section 3.5.1.9 PM, Section 3.5.2.2 PM, Section 3.5.2.1 PM, Section 3.5.2.1 PM, Section 3.5.2.1 PM, Section 3.5.2.1 PM, Section 3.1 PM, Chapter 7 PM, Chapter 7 UM, Appendix 6A.2 PM, Chapter 7 PM, Section 3.3 PM, Section 3.3 SM PM, Sections 3.5.2.1, 3.5.17 PM, Sections 3.5.2.1, 3.5.17 PM, Section 3.5.1.5 PM, Section 3.5.1.7 PM, Chapter 7 PM, Section 3.5.1.5 PM, Section 3.5.1.5 PM, Section 3.5.1.7 PM, Section 3.5.1.6 PM, Section 3.5.1.7PM6306 ERROR MESSAGES Error Messages ERROR 176/NO CHANGE IN BINNING MODE ERROR 177/LEAVE BINNING MODE FIRST ERROR 178/LEAVE CALIBRATION MODE FIRST ERROR 179/NO RANGE HOLD IN CONT. MODE ERROR 180/NO AVERAGE IN FAST MODE ERROR 181/ILLEGAL AVERAGE NUMBER ERROR 182/ILLEGAL FIXTURE NUMBER ERROR 183/NO VALID DATA ERROR 184/TEST VOLTAGE OUT OF RANGE ERROR 185/BIAS VOLTAGE OUT OF RANGE. ERROR199/UNKNOWN ERROR PM = Programming Manual SM ervice Manual UM = Users Manual see PM, Section 3.5.2 PM, Section 3.5.2.3 SM PM, Section 3.5.3 PM, Section 3.5.1.7 PM, Section 3.5.3 PM, Section 3.5.3 PM, Section 3.5.1.7 PM, Section 3.5.1.5. PM, Section 3.5.1.6Chapter 7 COMMANDS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDERPM6306 COMMANDS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER 7-1 7 COMMANDS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER 7.1 COMMON COMMANDS AND QUERIES (IEEE-488.2) Command/Query _ Description Page *CLS Sets ‘Standard Event Status Register’ and ’Status Register’ to zero 3-7 xESE *Standard Event Status Enable’ Command 3-7 xESE? ’Standard Event Status Enable’ Query 3-7 ESR? Reads ’Standard Event Status Register’ 3-7 xIDN? Identification Query 3-4 *LRN? Learn Device Setup Query 3-4 xOPC ’Operation Complete’ Command 3-5 xOPC? "Operation Complete’ Query 3-6 *RCL 1...9 Recall Command 3-8/20 *RST Reset Command 3-4 *SAV 1...9 Save Command 3-8/20 *SRE "Service Request Enable’ Command 3-7 *SRE? *Service Request Enable’ Query 3-7 *STB? Reads Status Byte 3-8 xTRG Trigger Command 3-7 *TST? Self-test Query 3-5 WAI Wait-to-Continue Command 3-67-2 COMMANDS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER PM6306 7.2 DEVICE SPECIFIC COMMANDS 7.2.1 Settings and Measurements Command/Query _ Description Page AC_LEV Sets AC test signal level 0.05 to 2 V 3-14 AC_LEV? Asks for AC test signal level 3-14 AUTO Automatic measurement mode 3-9 AVG Sets averaging factor 1, 2, or 3 3-27 AVG OFF Normal averaging 3-27 AVG? Asks for averaging factor 3-27 BIAS_VOL __ Sets internal DC bias voltage up to 10 V 3-14 BIAS_VOL? Asks for DC bias voltage 3-14 CAL? Asks for last valid calibration 3-30 CAP? Asks for capacitance value 3-19 COM? Asks for dominant/secondary parameter 3-19 CONTA_CHE Starts contact check 3-12 CONTI Continuous measurement 3-15 CUR? Asks for measured current 3-19 DC_BIAS? Asks for DC bias 3-14 DC_BIAS EXT External DC bias 3-14 DC_BIAS INT Internal DC bias 3-14 DC_BIAS OFF No DC bias 3-14 DC_LEV Sets DC test signal level 0.05 to 2 V 3-14 DC_LEV? Asks for DC test signal level 3-14 DEV ON Switches DEVIATION measurement on 3-18 DEV OFF Switches DEVIATION measurement off 3-18 DEV? Asks if DEVIATION measurement is on or off 3-18 DEV_RES? Asks for deviation in percent 3-18 DISS? Asks for dissipation factor value 3-19 ERR? Asks for error messages 6-1PM6306 COMMANDS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER 7-3 Command/Query _ Description Page FRE Sets test signal frequency 3-13 FRE? Asks for test signal frequency 3-13 IMP? Asks for impedance value 3-19 INDU? Asks for inductance value 3-19 MEA_FAST? Asks for fast measurement mode 3-16 MEA_FAST OFF Fast measurement off 3-16 MEA_FAST ON Fast measurement on 3-16 MODE? Asks for measuring mode 3-10 PHA? Asks for phase angle value 3-19 PARAL Sets parallel measurement mode 3-10 PARAM? Asks for selected parameter 3-11 PARAM AUTO Sets measurement selected before 3-11 PARAM CUR Current is displayed 3-11 PARAM DISS Dissipation factor is displayed 3-11 PARAM IMP Impedance is displayed 3-11 PARAM PHA Phase angle is displayed 3-11 PARAM QUA Quality factor is displayed 3-11 PARAM VOL Voltage is displayed 3-11 POS_FIX? Asks for fixed parameter 3-17 POS_FIXR Fixes to resistance 3-17 POS_FIXC Fixes to capacitance 3-17 POS_FIXL Fixes to inductance 3-17 POS_FIX CL Fixes to capacitances or inductances 3-17 POS_FIX OFF Switches the function off 3-17 POS_FIXON Switches the function on 3-17 QUAL? Asks for quality factor value 3-197-4 COMMANDS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER PM6306 Command/Query _ Description Page REF_CAP _ Sets capacitance reference value 3-18 REF_INDU Sets inductance reference value 3-18 REF_RESI Sets resistance reference value 3-18 REF? Asks for reference 3-18 RESI? Asks for resistance value 3-19 RNG_HOLD? Asks for hold function 3-29 RNG_HOLD OFF Internal gain factor is automatically determined 3-29 RNG_HOLD ON Internal gain factor is fixed 3-29 SER Sets serial measuring mode 3-10 SET_FIX Sets correction factor for ground capacitance 3-28 SET_FIX? Asks for correction factor 3-28 SET_REF Sets current parameter and value for reference 3-18 SIN Single measurement 3-15 TEST_SIG? Asks for test signal 3-13 TEST_SIG AC AC test signal 3-13 TEST_SIG DC DC test signal 3-13 TRIG Starts single measurement 3-16 TRIG? Asks for single or continuous measurement 3-15 TRIM ALL Performs Automatic Zero Trim 3-12 TRIM SINGLE Performs Automatic Zero Trim only at selected frequency 3-12 TRM Defines message terminator io VOL? Asks for voltage value 3-19PM6306 COMMANDS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER 7-5 7.2.2 Commands for Binning Command/Query Description Page BIN Allocates data to bins 0 to 9 3-23 BIN? Asks for the bin the component is allocated to 3-27 BIN OFF Normal measuring mode ee BIN ON Binning mode 3-26 BIN_ABS Input of absolute values 3-23 BIN_DISABL Disables selected bin 3-26 BIN_ENABL Enables selected bin 3-26 BIN_ERA Deletes selected bin set eo BIN_RCL Loads bin set into register 0 3-25 BIN_REL Input of tolerances in percent 3-23 BIN_SET? Asks for selected bin set 3-25 BIN_STO Stores bin set into register 1 to 9 3-25 BUF_BIN? Asks for the selected bin from the buffer for editing 3-25 BUF_CLR Deletes buffer for editing 3-25 BUF_RCL Loads selected bin set into buffer for editing 3-25 CAP Capacitance; absolute 3-23 CAP Capacitance; nominal 3-23 DISS Dissipation factor; absolute 3-23 DISS Dissipaton factor; nominal 3-23 IMP Impedance; absolute 3-23 IMP Impedance; nominal 3-23 INDU Inductance; absolute 3-23 INDU Inductance, nominal 3-23 LIM_HI Upper tolerance limit 3-23 LIM_LO Lower tolerance limit 3-237-6 COMMANDS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER PM6306 Command/Query Description Page PHA Phase angle; absolute 3-23 PHA Phase angle; nominal 3-23 QUA Quality factor; absolute 3-23 QUA Quality factor; nominal 3-23 RESI Resistance; absolute 3-23 RES! Resistance; nominal 3-23PM6306___ CONTENTS OF STORAGE REGISTERS FOR BINNING Ifyou wish, you can note down your programmed settings for binning in this table. Please make vour own copies if necessary. Instrument Settings Measuring Mode: AUTO SERIAL PARALLEL Measuring: Cpev a Oo Oz Oe Test Signal Frequency Hz/kHz/MHz Test Signal Voltage (Cac Vv Cioe DC BIAS: Cnt v Olexr Used for: